Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister Caitlin Cleveland met with Education Leaders from across the Northwest Territories in Yellowknife on April 22, 2026, to discuss shared priorities, strengthen collaboration, and identify next steps to support students and education systems across the territory.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson and the Community Learning Centre in Ndılǫ. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures in Chief Julius School show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. Water results at the Ndılǫ CLC facility were below Health Canada guidelines and no action is required.
The next Expression of Interest draw for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program’s Employer Driven Stream is scheduled for June 25, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit their expression of interest profile by June 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MT.
The new Expression of Interest system was launched earlier this year, and the first draw took place on March 25, 2026. At that time, 295 profiles were submitted and the 65 top-ranking profiles were selected, including:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Echo Dene School in Acho Dene Koe and Inualthuyak School in Sachs Harbour. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the schools.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for École Allain St-Cyr in Yellowknife. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school. As Garderie Plein Soleil is located within the school, testing included shared spaces, and elevated lead levels were identified in a fixture located in a jointly accessed area.
In support of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) commitment to ongoing and continuous improvement of health and social services programs, the GNWT is sharing the results of the recent compliance audit on French language primary care services.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Weledeh Catholic School, École St. Patrick High School, and the Kimberlite Career & Technical Centre. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the schools.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Jimmy Bruneau school in Behchokǫ̀. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school.
A new pilot program will train fluent Indigenous language speakers to become interpreters at the Northwest Territories (NT) Legislative Assembly. Indigenous language speakers can apply for the program until April 26, 2026.
